Dr BANOGLU, Koksal    博士
Post-doctoral Fellow
Department of Education Policy and Leadership
Contact
ORCiD
0000-0002-3314-1032
Phone
(852) 2948 6449
Email
kbanoglu@eduhk.hk
Address
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Website
https://pappl.eduhk.hk/rich/web/person.xhtml?pid=312585&name=BANOGLU, Koksal
Scopus ID
57203543319
SDGs
3 - Good Health and Well-Being
4 - Quality Education
5 - Gender Equality
16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
ResearcherID
A-7238-2021
Personal Profile

Postdoctoral researcher with an emerging track-record of publications (24 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 3 book chapters). Recently appeared in Educational Management Administration & Leadership (2025), Leadership and Policy in Schools (2025), School Leadership & Management (2024), Journal of School Leadership (2023), Professional Development in Education (2023). Chief Editor of Research in Educational Administration & Leadership (REAL), WoS & Scopus-indexed, open-access, non-commercial, international journal. Interim Assistant Editor of International Journal of Leadership in Education (IJLE). Editorial board member of Review of Education (RoE), Methodological Innovations (MIO), and International Studies in Sociology of Education (ISSE). Advisory board member for Bloomsbury (formerly Rowman & Littlefield) School Leadership Book Series.

Earned double Ph.D degree from Ghent University and Marmara University with distinction. Awardee of the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation named after Prof. Dr. Kadir Beycioğlu by Educational Administration Research and Development Association-EERA. Hold solid research experience in programming with a broad range of applied statistics software: RSiena (in the analysis of dynamic networks and behavioral evolution), PNET & XPNET (p* and multiplex network analysis), StOCNET (p2 models), MPLUS (for multilevel models), AMOS (for structural validity analysis of measurement instruments & equation modeling), STATA (post-stratification in PISA research), Latent Gold (multi-step LCA/LPA applications), SPSS (for linear and clustering modelings, as well as the conjoint/preference analysis by scripts), and UCINET/NetDraw (descriptive SNA). Beyond quantitative research paradigm, interested in the critical lens of sociological theories including Foucauldian discourse analysis, semantic network analysis, and Bourdieusian sociology.

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses on Leadership Theories, Research Methods, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Project Management, and Education Philosophy in several universities. Recently, supervised a Master's thesis (2023) on the mutual relationship between instructional and technology leadership practices.

Prior to entering academia, served for ten years as an ICT teacher at all levels of K-12 education and nine years as Chief Project Executive at Maltepe District Governorship of Istanbul, wrote and managed a number of social equity and inclusion oriented education projects, which received a total of US$370,000 in grants from UNHCR, Save the Children Istanbul, the Ministry of Development, and the EU.. Awardee PI of the Best State Project-2019 by Turkish Ministry of Interior (see exemplary project output: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2021.100241).

Research Outputs
Scholarly Books, Monographs and Chapters
Chapter in an edited book (author)
Ayyildiz, P., & Banoglu, K. (2023). A proposal to enhance retention of school principals in Turkey. In C. Rabinowitz, R. Michael & J. Glanz (Eds.), Principal recruitment and retention. Best practices for meeting the challenges of today (pp. 125-137). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475866483/Principal-Recruitment-and-Retention-Best-Practices-for-Meeting-the-Challenges-Today
Banoglu, K., & Gumus, S. (2022). Supporting technology integration in schools: In pursuit of new skills for school managers in the post-pandemic era. In J. Glanz (Ed.), Managing today’s schools: New skills for school leaders in the 21st century (pp. 37-49). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475862508/Managing-Today's-Schools-New-Skills-for-School-Leaders-in-the-21st-Century

Journal Publications
Publication in refereed journal
Banoglu, K., Karatas, I.H., & Gumus, S. (2025). School principals’ networking preferences for instructional and administrative advice-seeking relations: Insights from inferential social network analysis. Educational Management Administration and Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/17411432241303673
Hallinger, P., Banoglu, K., & Gumus, S. (2025). Scoping review of research on digital simulations and serious games in educational leadership and management. Leadership and Policy in Schools, 24(1), 178-199. https://doi.org/10.1080/15700763.2024.2447315
Ayyildiz, P., & Banoglu, K. (2024). The leaky pipeline: Where exactly are these leakages for women leaders in higher education?. School Leadership & Management, 44(2), 120-139. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2024.2323731
Banoglu, K., Vanderlinde, R., Cetin, M. (2023). Who chooses whom for professional interaction? A sociometric inquiry into teacher leadership. Professional Development in Education, 49(6), 1053-1071. https://doi.org/10.1080/19415257.2023.2229337
Banoglu, K., Vanderlinde, R., Cetin, M., Aesaert, K. (2023). Role of school principals’ technology leadership practices in building a learning organization culture in public K-12 schools. Journal of School Leadership, 33(1), 66-91. https://doi.org/10.1177/10526846221134010
Banoglu, K., & Korkmazlar, U. (2022). Efficacy of the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing group protocol with children in reducing posttraumatic stress disorder in refugee children. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 6(1), Article 100241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2021.100241

Conference Papers
Refereed conference paper
Banoglu, K., Karatas, I., & Gumus, S. (2024, November). Principals' Networking Preferences for Advice Seeking Relations: Insights from Inferential Social Network Analysis. Presented at University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 2024 Convention, November 23 2024, Los Angeles, California. The United States.

All Other Outputs
Journal editor ('editorial membership' should be excluded)
Interim Assistant Editor (2023). International Journal of Leadership in Education. —Web of Science (Q1) and Scopus (Q1) indexed, published by Taylor & Francis.. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/tedl20/about-this-journal#editorial-board
Editor-in-Chief (2021). Research in Educational Administration & Leadership. —Web of Science (Q4) and Scopus (Q3) indexed, quarterly published, non-commercial, open-access, international journal—founded by late Dr. Kadir Beycioglu (RIP). https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/real
Postgraduate research theses
Duran, N. (2023). Investigation of the relationship between school principals' technology leadership and instructional leadership competencies as perceived by teachers in private K-12 schools. Istanbul: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.

Projects
United Nations Of Maltepe: Cultural Integration of the 22 Nations in Maltepe through Music, Dance, Literature and Gastronomy Oriented Activities
This project was developed and coordinated by Dr. Köksal Banoğlu, former Director-General of the Maltepe District Governorship, supported by the UNHCR with US$112,070 (HK$875,266), in partnership with Maltepe University, Yeditepe University, Maltepe District Directorate of National Education, and the Artists and Art Lovers Foundation. Titled “United Nations Of Maltepe: Cultural Integration of the 22 Nations in Maltepe through Music, Dance, Literature and Gastronomy Oriented Activities”. It aims to strengthen intercultural communication among 345 foreign children aged 8-17 from 22 different nations through music, dance, literature, and gastronomy, promoting awareness of migration and cultural integration while fostering communication between Turkish and refugee/migrant families in Maltepe.

We established an International Children’s Choir with 100 Syrian refugee/migrant and 100 Turkish children in October 2018, performing songs in five languages. We developed a new repertoire of childhood songs, lullabies, and oral play rituals from elderly refugees and migrants, translating them into five languages and incorporating them into the choir's performances.

We created the International Folk Dance Group, including 50 Syrian refugee/migrant and 50 Turkish children from 10 secondary schools, forming Istanbul’s first “Multi-national Student Folk Dance Group.” This group was trained by the Artists and Art Lovers Association (SASAV).

We organized Multinational Literature Days for 20 Syrian refugee/migrant families and their children in 5 primary schools. Parents read stories in their native languages and Turkish to highlight common values across cultures and raise language awareness.

Regarding gastronomy activities, 40 people from 22 nationalities participated in 28 “Multinational Culinary Workshops,” introducing Turkish cuisine with support from Yeditepe University’s Faculty of Fine Arts.The project concluded in December 2019 with a final show featuring the “Multinational Children’s Choir” and “Multinational Folk Dance Ensemble,” along with an exhibition of international delicacies at Maltepe Square.

UNHCR News: https://m.facebook.com/TURKIYEUNHCR/posts/2036049126476756

https://web.archive.org/web/20220705203609/https://projemaltepe.gov.tr/united-nations-of-maltepe-cultural-integration-of-the-22-nations-in-maltepe-through-music-dance-literature-and-gastronomy-oriented-activities-launched/
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): BANOGLU, Koksal
SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 10 - Reduced Inequality, 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
 
Development and Execution of a Psychosocial Development Model for Disadvantaged Youngsters Through Sports in Fighting Adistion
The project was developed and managed by Dr. Köksal Banoğlu, former Director-General of Maltepe District Governorship, specifically for disadvantaged youth whose families are incarcerated. Coordinated by the Maltepe District Governorship, it was implemented in partnership with Maltepe University's Center for Practice and Research on Children Living and Working on the Streets (SOYAÇ), Maltepe District Directorate of National Education, Maltepe District Directorate of Youth and Sports, and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Sports Inc. Maltepe Facilities. Financially, the project received a grant of 40,000 TL ($9,300 HKD) in 2017 from the Istanbul Children’s Foundation and was primarily funded by the Maltepe District Governorship with 96,000 TL (HK$22,324).

The primary objective was to develop and implement a preventive intervention program that integrates sports with psychosocial support to mitigate the risk of substance addiction among 14-15-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds. The project allocated significant resources to encourage youth participation in sports and created a distinctive preventive model for combating addiction. It involved 40 children from 10 middle schools in the Maltepe District, who received training in swimming, archery, wrestling, and tennis according to their interests and talents. Psychology students from Maltepe University provided psychosocial support, with faculty members offering supervision and ensuring effective coordination among institutions. The impact of the project was assessed using mixed research methods, including action research and experimental approaches, with the evaluation completed in the 2018-2019 academic year.

Project info from the past project website: https://web.archive.org/web/20220705204652/https://projemaltepe.gov.tr/en/bagimlilikla-mucadelede-spor-ile-psikososyal-gelisim-projesi-2/
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): BANOGLU, Koksal

 
The War is Over, Now is Time to Recover: Diagnosis and Treatment of School-age Syrian Refugee Children’s Post-traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
The project, developed and managed by Köksal Banoğlu (Principal Investigator), secured a grant of US$47,340 (HK$369,843) from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In recognition of its impactful outcomes, the project was awarded the Best Public Project by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior in 2019.

The initiative was premised on the understanding that educational interventions for refugee children are unlikely to succeed unless their traumatic experiences and psychological resilience are first addressed. "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing" (EMDR) therapy, recommended by the World Health Organization for its effectiveness in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), was selected as the primary therapeutic approach. The project was structured around two main objectives:

Objective 1: Diagnose PTSD.
Objective 2: Enhance psychological resilience through EMDR.

Results:
The project identified a high prevalence of PTSD among Syrian refugee children, often accompanied by depression and reduced life satisfaction. Despite EMDR therapy’s proven efficacy in clinical settings, its application in mass casualty situations presents challenges in terms of cost and time efficiency.

To address these issues, a group treatment protocol (EMDR-GP/C) was tested in a randomized controlled trial involving 61 Syrian refugee children aged 6-15. Results showed that the EMDR group had significantly lower trauma scores compared to the waiting list (F(1,58) = 4.72, p = .03). Depression scores were significantly reduced (F(1,17) = 8.67, p = .01), and well-being levels improved (F(1,58) = 6.58, p = .01). Significant effects were observed for time on PTSD symptoms (F(1,59) = 29.91, p < .001) and time-by-group interaction (F(1,59) = 4.61, p = .04). These findings indicate that EMDR-GP/C effectively reduces PTSD and depression symptoms while improving overall well-being, helping children integrate their traumatic experiences.Research output (Report): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2021.100241
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): BANOGLU, Koksal

 
Maltepe District Prepares for Disasters Through Volunteer Organization
The project titled "Maltepe District Prepares for Disasters Through Volunteer Organization" has been funded US$206,238 (HK$1,598,744) by the Istanbul Development Agency of Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Develeopment. This initiative was developed under the leadership of the Maltepe District Governorship (Director-General: Köksal Banoğlu), in partnership with the Maltepe Municipality, the Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate, and the Maltepe Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers Association (MAGDER).

The primary objective of the project, developed by the Maltepe District Governorship’s International Relations and Public Projects Office, was to enhance the effectiveness of the Disaster Management System in the Maltepe district of Istanbul through volunteer efforts and increase institutional capacity. The project achieved the following specific goals:

- Established a disaster training center in Maltepe.
- Organized a campaign to raise awareness about earthquakes among the Maltepe population.
- Secured certified search and rescue trainings for existing volunteer organizations in the district.
- Strengthened local capacity for disaster preparedness and emergency response through volunteer organization.
- Educated primary and secondary school students in the district about the importance of being disaster volunteers.

As a result of this project, the Ministry of Development has allocated 507,485 TL (HK$1,598,744) from its 2013-2014 budget to the district, thereby enhancing both the preparedness of the community and the overall capacity of the district in the event of a disaster.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): BANOGLU, Koksal
SDGs Information: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
 
Prizes and awards
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of 2019-2021
The doctoral dissertation, entitled "Multivariate Analysis of School Principals' Technology Leadership Competencies, Learning School Environment, and Schools' Social Network Structures," was awarded the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award for 2019-2021. This honor, named after the late Dr. Kadir Beycioğlu (RIP), was issued by the Educational Administration Research and Development Association (EARDA-EERA).
Date of receipt: 5/11/2021, Conferred by: Educational Administration Research and Development Association (EARDE-EERA)
 
Best Public Project of 2019
As the Principal Investigator (PI) for the research and development project entitled "The War is Over, Now is Time to Recover: Diagnosis and Treatment of School-age Syrian Refugee Children’s Post-traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)," I secured a grant of $47,340 from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This project was awarded the Best Public Project by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior in 2019. The research findings are published and can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2021.100241
Date of receipt: 12/4/2019, Conferred by: Republic Of Türkiye Ministry of Interior